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Film Set Catering in Elmers End
Planning a fish and chip van for the crew in Elmers End? We bring the van to you and fry fresh while your crew queue at the hatch.
- Seaside shoots
- Music video shoots
- Fashion shoots on location
A chip van near Elmers End
Film set catering for your shoot in Elmers End
Food is fried to order, so it is hot when the break is called. We serve haddock and chips, sausage and chips and mushy peas, and we’re often booked for live events and broadcasts and location filming.
In Elmers End, unit bases are frequently in car parks or yards. The location manager will arrange the van’s spot. We keep the menu short: fewer choices means fresher food and shorter queues.
- Location
- Elmers End (BR3, SE25, CR0)
- County
- Greater London
- Menu
- Cod, haddock, chips, sausages, pies
- Extras
- Gravy, mushy peas, curry sauce
- Quote
- Ask us for a quote
- Updated
- 24 October 2026
Planning a shoot in Elmers End
Elmers End is about 1 mile south-west of Beckenham, in Greater London. From the centre of Elmers End to the outskirts, we offer the same service: fish and chips fried to order, served hot and quoted clearly. We serve 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
For cast and crew travelling by train, Elmers End station serves Elmers End directly.
Shoots anywhere in BR3, SE25 and CR0 start with a parking spot for the van and a serving time. That could mean a shoot at a home on Love Lane, Long Lane and Beck Lane or the roads around them, wherever the van can park. We also bring the van to shoots in Woodside (1 mile south-west), Ashburton (1 mile south-west), Selhurst (1 mile west), South Norwood (1 mile west) and Monks Orchard (1 mile south). Further out, we also take the van to London (7 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (9 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (9 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Crystal Palace Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Whitgift Centre (2.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Elmers End includes Dulwich Upper Wood and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Oasis Academy Arena (0.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Mitre pub (0.8 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Addiscombe (1.7 miles south-west)
Perfect for your shoot in Elmers End
Productions book a chip van because crews love it.
Whatever brings people together, fish and chips from the hatch goes down well. We’re often booked for:
- Crew lunches at base
- Seaside shoots
- Crew morale days
- Outside broadcasts
Nearby historic houses include Kingswood House (2.6 miles north-west) and Addington Palace (2.8 miles south). Period locations like these typically keep vehicles well away from the house, so agree the base early.
Questions to ask before you book
- Payment terms and deposit
- Any travel, parking or access charges
- The cancellation terms
- How much space the van takes up
Before you choose a spot
Every site is different, so we ask about the spot and the way in before we confirm. Generally, we look for:
- Light near the van if needed
- The location’s agreement
- Far enough from set to keep noise down
Elmers End is in London, within the Ultra Low Emission Zone, and parking can be tight: let us know about off-street space or permits.
Not sure about the spot? Send us a picture and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
On the menu in Elmers End
- Pie and chips
- Haddock and chips
- Cod and chips
- Mushy peas
- Sausage and chips
- Crew lunches
About the food
Gravy
Gravy brings a bit of warmth to the meal, especially in winter.
Haddock and chips
Haddock is a little sweeter than cod, with a finer, firmer flake. It’s the traditional favourite in Scotland and much of the north.
For planners, venues and organisers
If you are booking for a business, tell us how you’d like to handle the booking and payment, and we will explain how it works. We are happy to liaise with facilities on parking and timings.
Planning an event for a club, school or charity in Elmers End? A fish and chip van draws people in and almost everyone likes it. Tell us about the event and we’ll take it from there.
Should I sort the food myself?
Weighing up a takeaway order against booking a van? Consider your numbers and how fresh you want it. Ask us for a quote and compare.
A DIY buffet works for small groups. For larger numbers, or when you want hot food, a van takes the pressure off, and you get to enjoy the day.
Looking after everyone
Tell us about dietary needs and allergies early, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible. To get it right:
- Confirm allergies by email
- Plan bins and waste at base
- Confirm numbers the day before
- Have a back-up for special diets
We arrive at base in good time and set up.
Cover near the hatch helps on wet days.
What happens on the day
Serving is straightforward: everything is handed over hot from the hatch, and people can eat where they like. When service is finished, we pack up and leave the pitch tidy. Sunset in Elmers End is about 8:50pm in late May, 9:20pm at midsummer and 7:05pm in late September; for early or late service, base needs lighting.
- The production office sends us the location, dates, numbers and lunch time.
- We check the route and the unit base and send a price.
- We arrange the van’s spot at the unit base with locations.
- We set up at the unit base and fry to order for the lunch break.
- Afterwards we pack up and leave the unit base clean.
Before we arrive
- Give us your final numbers and allergies
- Pick a flat, firm place for the van to park
- Tell us when you want to eat
Get a quote
Not sure of numbers yet? That is fine: tell us the basics about your shoot, and we’ll quote on that. Start when you’re ready: use our quote form.
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A chip van compared with other options
Next to a sandwich lunch, hot fish and chips is a real lunch. Comparing vans? Look at what each quote includes: service time, menu, travel, any minimum and VAT. We set ours out clearly.
Why book our van in Elmers End
- Mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy on the side
- No kitchen needed
- Works on wet days as well as sunny ones
- No surprises in your quote
Take a look at our prices page or what a fish and chip van costs.
Questions from Elmers End
Which station is closest to Elmers End?
Elmers End station, in Elmers End itself.
Is parking a problem for the van in Elmers End?
London parking needs planning: let us know about off-street space or permits. We will plan around it.
Can coeliacs eat the battered fish?
No, not as standard: the batter contains wheat. Let us know and we’ll tell you what we can do before booking.
How much does a fish and chip van for the crew cost in Elmers End?
We quote for each booking, based on your numbers and timings. Give us your date, numbers and serving time for a clear quote.
Can the van park on grass?
That depends on the weather and the ground. Tell us about it when you enquire, and send a picture if you can.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Tell us how many children, and we’ll plan for them.
Can you cook in the rain?
We cook inside the van, so rain does not stop us. Crew will appreciate cover near the hatch.
Can you feed visitors on set?
Yes. Just tell us who counts.
- Fried fresh to order in the van at your event
- Cod, haddock and chips, sausages and pies
- The van comes to you: homes, venues, workplaces and fields
- Served at the time you choose, from the hatch